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“Gullible sort” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Feb 22, 202625 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••NAIF
4 letters · 25 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAIF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gullible sort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 25 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 22, 2026.

Crossing entries

Feb 22, 2026 grid
24AThe Ten Plagues14 ltrs›29AFarmyard call3 ltrs›31ASodom and Gomorrah16 ltrs›40APart of T.G.I.F.: Abbr.3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 25, 2026NYT Crossword61 Down•••SAPFeb 22, 2026NYT Crossword25 Down••••NAIF

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••NAIF4 ltrs
•••SAP3 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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